Notophthalmus (Noun)
Meaning
Newts.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The most famous species in the genus Notophthalmus is the eastern newt, Notophthalmus viridescens.
- Notophthalmus newts undergo three distinct life stages: aquatic larva, terrestrial juvenile, and aquatic adult.
- Some species of Notophthalmus are threatened or endangered due to habitat loss and degradation.
- The Notophthalmus genus has three main species: the eastern newt, the striped newt, and the central newt.
- Notophthalmus newts typically breed in the spring, with males performing an elaborate courtship display.